Indulgent Baileys Protein Cupcakes with a baileys chocolate cupcake, baileys filling and baileys frosting - all protein. Easy, healthy and the best Baileys chocolate cupcakes - low sugar and low fat too!
Ingredients
½cupWhole Wheat Pastry Flour, see post for subs, 60g
½cupChocolate Protein Powder, Whey, 45g, about 1½ scoops
⅓cupChocolate Protein Powder, Whey-casein, 30g, about 1 scoop
¼cupUnsweetened Cocoa Powder, 20g
3TbspZero Calorie 1:1 Sugar Replacement, 36g
1½tspInstant Coffee
1tspBaking Soda
½cupHot Water, 120ml
½cupUnsweetened Applesauce, 120g
¼cupBaileys (Irish Cream)
½TbspMelted Butter, 7g
2tspLemon Juice
Bailey’s Filling:
¼cupVanilla Protein Power, Whey-casein, 22g
1½TbspBaileys (Irish Cream), 22ml
1½TbspUnsweetened Almond Milk, 22ml
Chocolate Bailey’s Frosting:
¾cupNon-fat Greek Yogurt, 168g
⅓cup + 2 TbspChocolate Protein Power, Whey-casein, 41g
1TbspUnsweetened Cocoa Powder, 5g
1TbspBaileys (Irish Cream), 15ml
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F, line 9 cups of a muffin pan with cupcake lines, and lightly spray insides with cooking spray (or use non-stick pan).
In a bowl, whisk flour, whey and whey-casein chocolate protein powders, unsweetened cocoa powder, zero calorie sugar replacement, instant coffee and baking soda.
In a large bowl, whisk together hot water, applesauce, Baileys, butter and lemon juice.
Add dry mix to wet, and gently fold until just combined.DO NOT OVER-MIX or protein powder will make the cake dense.
Pour batter into cupcake cavities, dividing equally.Batter should be ¾ way to the top (it will overflow if too much).Don’t let the batter sit out.
Bake for 15-18 minutes.Toothpick inserted into the center should come out dry.
Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan.Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
Baileys Filling:
Let cupcakes cool completely.
Use a tsp measure to make a hollow cavity at the top of the cupcakes (go about half way deep).
In a bowl, combine protein powder, baileys and milk (little at a time). Mix until smooth.
Fill mixture into cupcake hollows, then cover with small piece of cupcake top (which was removed).
Chocolate Baileys Frosting:
In a bowl, combine Greek Yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder and Baileys (little at a time) and mix until smooth.
Scoop out and spread frosting on top of cupcakes, sprinkle on chopped peanuts and chocolate.
Notes
Taste the batter and see if you need some extra sweetener; I’d recommend stevia if needed.
Nutrition value is calculated using products recommended below.
See post for alternate ingredients, tips and storage options.